Emirates, Etihad Cancel Flights As Hurricane Sandy Nears

The massive hurricane is expected to hit the US east coast on Monday evening.

Brent Slips Near $109 As Hurricane Sandy Approaches US

Six East Coast oil refineries representing 1.19 million barrels per day could potentially be hit by the deadly storm.

Gold Holds Slight Gains, But Firm US Dollar Weighs

Investors were now waiting for the US payrolls report and the US elections.

Expat-Owned Start-Ups Thriving In UAE

Data from government department, Dubai Internet City and a local awards highlights the success of expat-owned companies.

TAQA Hires Banks For $2bn Loan Refinancing

The financing will include a three-year and a five-year revolving credit facility.

15 Step Guide For Attending Conferences

Are you all conferenced-out? Read Dr Corrie Block’s 15-step guide to making friends, saving time and winning deals at your next event.

Fashion Brand Brioni Opens Shop In Dubai

CEO Francesco Pesci speaks to Gulf Business about the brand’s expansion in the Middle East, its PPR takeover and James Bond.

Top Technology Tips For Banks

Lenders need to put customers at the centre of what they do, writes Steve Bertamini, CEO of Consumer Banking at Standard Chartered.

HSBC Bank Oman 9-Month Profit Drops 4.2% On Provisions

The lender made a net profit of OMR10.57 million in the first nine months of the year.

Hands On Review: Apple iPad Mini

Stuff magazine gets its mitts on the real live iPad Mini in California, US, and gives the full lowdown.

Apple’s iPad Mini To Reach UAE Before Year-End

Apple’s new smaller tablet is expected to ‘officially’ reach UAE shelves within the next three months, say retailers.

Etisalat Q3 Profit Up 28% After Indonesia Sale

The UAE’s leading operator reported third-quarter net profit of Dhs2.21 bilion and revenue of Dhs8 billion.

Meet The Apple iPad Mini

The iPad mini packs a smaller 7.9 inch display and thinner body.

Groupon And YaDig Launch Review Partnership

New alliance will see regional website’s reviews published on global giant’s website.

Apple’s Supercharged iPad 4 Is Here

Apple’s souped up iPad 4 is twice as fast as the previous model.

Emaar Reports 4.7% Drop In Q3 Profit

Dubai’s prominent developer reveals slight drop in Q3 revenue and profit, despite rise for January-September.

Dubai’s Aramex Q3 Net Profit Rises 11%

The Dubai-based logistics firm reported third-quarter net profit of Dhs53.1 million.

UAE’s Oil Pipeline Fully Open By Year End

The onshore pipeline will carry the majority of Abu Dhabi’s oil exports from storage fields in Fujairah.

Abu Dhabi-Led Group Submits Lowest Bid For Saudi Power Plant

A consortium led by TAQA made the lowest bid for the Rabigh 2 project in the Kingdom.

Dubai’s Tamweel Q3 Profit Falls 46.5%

The mortgage lender saw profits drop on higher provisions and funding costs.

Alwaleed Says Citigroup Has Great Potential

The Saudi billionaire says ex-Citi CEO Vikram Pandit did a “pretty good job.”

Dubai’s MOE Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Lucrative Malls

Mall of the Emirates earns $1,423 per square foot every year, says new research.

Zain CEO To Step Down As Profits Drop

Third quarter results for the Kuwaiti operator sees profits down as its CEO announces his desire to stand aside early next year.

DP World Sells Stake In Russian Firm For $230mn

Dubai Ports is selling its minority stake in Vostochnaya Stevedoring to Global Ports Investment.

Sarawak Minister Targets $3 Billion Qatar Investment

Sarawak targets Qatar for investment into palm oil, aqua-culture and aluminum.

Emirates NBD Sees 267% Increase In Q3 Net Profit

The Dubai-based lender saw third quarter net profit rising to Dhs640 million on lower provisioning.

Qatar Telecom Q3 Profit Up 74%

The company made a third quarter net profit of 1.07 billion riyals while domestic revenue for the first nine months rose 9.4 per cent.

Saudi Aramco Chooses Builders Of Jizan Refinery

The Saudi oil producer has awarded contracts to companies from across Europe and Asia – the project is said to be worth billions of dollars.

Du Posts 34% Rise In Q3 Profit As Margins Rise

The UAE telecoms operator made a net profit after royalty of Dhs326.9 million in the third quarter.

Nakheel’s 9-Month Profit Nearly Doubles

The first three quarters of the year sees further recovery for Dubai’s debt-laden property developer.